Amla Hair Powder 3.5oz powder

***RECIPE***I have read through a lot of the reviews, it seems a lot of people are dissatisfied with the texture, and the difficulty in washing this out, but very pleased with the results.Let me share a recipe.This will allow you to get all of the wonderful benefits, without the mess, without the gritty texture and without drying your hair out.Take 8oz of coconut oil. Fractionated coconut oil works best as it stays in liquid form and will allow you to put the finished product in an 8oz pump bottle. Put the oil in a sauce pan (or better yet a mini crockpot – I have a 16oz size that is meant for sauces and I use it for all of my DIY beauty products. Add 4 tablespoons of this powder, which is about 1/3 of the package. If you are using a saucepan, put it on the lowest setting. If you are using the mini crockpot it only has a warm function (not hot like the larger models) You are going to want to let this heat for an hour to an hour and a half, stirring periodically (more often when using the sauce pan)After an hour or so, let the oil cool, it will be a deep blackish brown. Strain it into a measuring cup using a funnel and a coffee filter. The oil should be a deep amber color. Do not throw away the “sludge” that will be left in the coffee filter, you want to keep this! Once the oil is strained, the 8 ounces that you started with will be about 6 ounces, to this add 2 ounces of castor oil. I like to add a few essential oils to this mixture that are known for hair growth/health like lavender, cedarwood, rosemary, sage, tea tree, thyme and frankincense. At a minimum, I would put some Rosemary in, as it is wonderful for your hair AND acts as a preservative. Even without the Rosemary, the prepared mixture should last about 6 months, though I go through 8 ounces of it in about 4 months, using it once every two weeks. Don’t add any water, this will cause it to go bad! I put this in an 8oz pump type bottle, use glass or PET plastic, especially if you add essential oils.Then, once every two weeks, I use about 10 pumps to coat my past shoulder length hair and wrap in a plastic cap and then a large sleeping cap, and leave it on overnight. There is no grit and no mess, just wash it out (easily) in the morning.Now for the leftover “sludge”… put this in a 2oz glass jar (or PET plastic jar) and add a little more coconut oil to make it smooth. This will be a very dark brown. I then “paint” this on my gray roots, with a dye brush. I leave this on for an hour or two. It changes my grays from gray to a light golden brown, they look like highlights! This has the grittier texture that others have spoke of, but I don’t coat my hair in it, so it is not that messy or gritty. It will stain though, so cover the area with dark (or old) towels.I hope you found this a helpful alternative to just making a paste, and I hope it helps you get the benefits you are looking for without the grittiness.Good luck experimenting!P.S. This is NOT for blondes, it will turn your hair grayish!

I just got this because I want to improve the health of my hair and right now I haven't seen any changes but it was easy to use. I miedo with oils and hair mask.

I liked it because it thickened my hair significantly while adding shine

So far, I have used this product twice as a hair mask and four times as a face mask.I have about 20 inches of straight, very fine Asian hair, the bottom 6 inches of which has been badly damaged by coloring, various chemical treatments, and daily heat-styling. I've noticed a lot of split ends and breakage, and my hair is rather brittle with an alarming amount of fallout. In the past year or so. My hairdresser even noticed some thinning in the forehead area over one of my eyebrows. Although my hair is naturally dark brown to black, I've noticed light brown coloring where my hair suffers the most damage.First time I used Amla as a hair mask, I mixed it with water and found the consistency difficult to work with. I tried to mix in some coconut oil to help even out the consistency. Made a mess, but I put it through my hair anyway, trying my best to push the muddy goop toward my scalp to get some new growth going. Left the concoction in for about 30 minutes. (I was afraid to leave it in longer in case it was bad for my hair.) After washing the mixture out, I noticed my hair was a LOT softer, especially the first couple of inches near the root. Also noticed a bit more shine, also near the top.About a week later, I tried to make an Amla hair mask again. This time, I tried to put the coconut oil in my hair first, then add the Amla. I do not recommend this method. I don't think the Amla was able to penetrate too well. Will experiment yet another method next time. After the second Amla mask (this time left on overnight in a plastic shower cap) I washed it out and found my hair very clean, shiny, and agreeable. The damaged lighter brown parts of my hair are now a deep mahogany hue, which I love, and my hair holds a straight style straighter and a curly style prettier and for a longer period of time. Even the baby hairs around my forehead seem healthier and stronger. Once I get my technique right, I think the Amla will work wonders for my hair.But where I've noticed the BEST results is on my face. I love Amla as a face mask because it's so much easier than using it in hair, and the results are PHENOMENAL. The first two times I used it on my face, it was leftover mixture from my hair mask. When I make it specifically for my face, I mix it with a bit of ACV and water. I leave it on my face until it dries, then I add water and gently move my fingers over the mask in circular motions until it washes off. Afterward, my face feels soft, fresh, and smooth. This mask has worked better than anything else I have ever tried in evening out my complexion and making my skin look fresh and splotch-free.I initially had my doubts about this product, but I am now a believer. I've already put in a second order so I have plenty for both my face and hair. Highly recommended for anyone.

I love how consistent the grains are . It does not stain and smells ok to me

Good for black hair.

Another great product. That was seal tightly and had a lot of powder in it so you definitely got you money worth

I kept reading about the hair health benefits of amla powder, both inside and outside. This version isn't for consumption but I did want something to add to my hair masks to help thicken my hair.It had thin out pretty badly twice in my life. When I was at my sickest and got back 2 back MRIs and when my body turned on me yet again due to immune system issues. I was desperate and needed something. I already take hair vitamins, vitamin D (had a deficiency), protein powder (drinks), a collagen supplement, and MSM.The combination of these things helped a lot but this amla powder took my hair to the next level. I use it in two different ways- clay mask or as a component in my conditioner. It strenthened my hair and thickened it in areas I never thought I would see thicken again. It also made my hair shiny too.My hair is mid back length, past my back bra strap. I am in my 40s and this is the longest my hair has even been in my life. I NEVER had long hair growing up. Next time I blow dry my hair straight which isn't often, I will update this review with a picture. Now I wish I would have done a before and after. Anyway, I recommend this product for anyone looking to thicken, soften, or strengthen their hair. Oh and you don't have to use much and also, it's messy. Be prepared with a plastic bag to keep it in.